Helpful Guides

For those who have downloaded or are in the process of downloading the Windows 8 Release Preview, here are some tips when it comes to upgrading your current operating system to the Release Preview....

In this video tutorial, Microsoft shows you how to change the resolution of pictures taken via a Windows Phone and how to turn on or turn off flash. This is just one tip out of many that Microsoft is...

Microsoft has released a quick video tutorial that teaches you how to automatically save a backup copy of all your photos with SkyDrive on your Windows Phone 7 device. According to Microsoft, this...

In Windows 8, there are two new features that allow you to re-install Windows 8 but keep your personal files, settings, and any apps that are installed (Refresh) or re-install Windows 8 but deletes...

In this video tutorial, we show you how to snap two apps side by side in Windows 8. In order to use this cool feature, you must have a screen resolution of 1366 x 768 or higher. Simply place your...

In this short video tutorial, we show you how to change the Start Screen background and color, as well as the Lock Screen background in Windows 8. Simply open the Charms bar (WIN + C) and select...

Many of you have been having your own problems with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, maybe with programs not working correctly or not liking Metro, and want to re-install Windows 7. This video guide...

For those looking to install Windows 8 Consumer Preview (Beta) in VMWare Player, this video guide is for you. This video guide will show you how to properly set up VMWare Player with ease so you can...

For those looking to install Windows 8 Consumer Preview (Beta) in Oracle's VirtuaBox, this video guide is for you. This video guide will show you how to properly set up VirtualBox with ease.

Traditionally, we use the keyboard shortcut PrtScn to capture a screenshot and save via an image editor. In Windows 8, we can now use the WIN key + PrtScn to not only capture a screenshot, but also...

Frustrated that the classic Start Menu is no longer available in Windows 8? Well, thanks to a neat little trick, you can have the Start Menu back in a small fashion on your taskbar with this little...

For those of you who have installed the Windows 8 Consumer Preview (Beta) and are looking for some keyboard shortcuts to save you some time, look no further. If you have any more shortcuts, please...

In this video tutorial, we show you how to add or remove apps from the Windows 8 Start Screen. When selecting an app by right-clicking on it, you have the ability to add or remove that app from the...

This video will show you how to make the icons, taskbar, and other buttons larger on the desktop portion of Windows 8 by increasing the DPI maunally to make it easier to use for those hard of seeing...

This video tutorial will show you how to share your Internet connection with other PC's without Internet in Windows 8.

If you have been using the Windows Developer Preview, you would have noticed that accessing the charms bar when using a mouse can only be done by using the mouse-specific menu. This new shortcut will...

The Windows 7 Welcome screen is a security feature to prevent unauthorized access to your computer. However, for most people, it is an inconvenience rather than a security feature. Well, fear not....

For those looking to run Windows 8 on their Macbook, fear not because it is possible! Take a look at the guide below for details.

Having trouble installing Windows 8 in VMWare? Have no fear, we have a helpful guide for you that should make your installation woes a little easier. Take a look!

Many people are upset at the new look and feel of the start menu. Well fear not, the follow tweak will re-enable the classic start menu that we all have come to love.

Here are some keyboard shortcuts for navigating though the new Windows 8 developer preview build. If you have found some shortcuts that are not listed, please post it in the comments below!

During the Build Developer's conference, we got to see and hear about Microsoft's next generation operating system, Windows 8. With the imminent release of the developer preview build, lets take a...

Some Windows programs are better run in the background and out of the way. To avoid having to manually minimize a program every time you run it, you can configure the program's shortcut so it will...

Windows 7 provides users with several libraries that consolidate different types of files, such as music or video, into one easily accessible location.

To create your own bootable USB device using your own flash drive (note that the device must be at least 4GB or larger), follow the instructions below.

Think you've mastered your Gmail? Here are five Gmail tips and tricks that you may not know about:

This tutorial shows you how to set up VirtualBox to run Windows 8 Developer Preview. With a few tinkering of settings, you can get it to work properly. UPDATE: We have a new video tutorial for...

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